#FiveThingsYouNeedToKnow: DA wants legal action against the eThekwini Metro

#FiveThingsYouNeedToKnow: DA wants legal action against the eThekwini Metro

More than 150 people have died in a stampede during Halloween celebrations in South Korea, Zulu King Misuzulu KaZwelithini spells out his long-term vision, and much more.

DA to take legal action against eThekwini's sewage 'crisis'
Lauren Beukes

Good Mauling and happy last day of October!

As we draw closer towards the new month, here's five things you need to know as you wake up this Monday. 

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1. 

Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen says the party intends to institute legal action against the eThekwini Metro for the alleged violation of human rights and environmental laws because of its failure to fix several sewerage treatment plants. 

WATCH: DA to take legal action against eThekwini's sewage 'crisis'

2. 

More than 150 people have died after a stampede during Halloween celebrations in South Korea's capital. Videos from Seoul's Itaewon district show body bags on the streets, emergency workers performing CPR, and rescuers trying to pull out people trapped beneath others. It is not known what caused the crush.

Read more: More than 150 killed in Halloween stampede in Seoul

3. 

Zulu King Misuzulu KaZwelithini, the 9th monarch of the kingdom, has spelt out his long-term vision after fully taking over the Zulu throne on Saturday in Durban. The young king once again promised to rebuild the nation, forge unity with other nations, and be honest while carrying out his leadership duties.

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4. 

The SA Social Security Agency (SASSA) has warned the public about a fake post that has been circulating on social media claiming that a R700 grant application form for 2022 is out. The post encourages citizens to apply for the grant through online registration, however, the link is not from the agency. 

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5. 

The European Space Agency just released five minutes of haunting, crackling audio - revealing what Earth's magnetic field sounds like.

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